1892 Map of Verde, 1922 Print
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1892 Map of Verde

USGS Topo · Published 1922

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The Verde River serves as the primary drainage for this transition zone between the high plateau and the desert floor, as recorded during the late nineteenth-century reconnaissance surveys. Settled pockets like Fort Verde, Cornville, and Aultman appear along the river valleys, while higher elevations are dominated by early designations of the Coconino National Forest and Tonto National Forest. Notable landmarks such as Montezuma Castle National Monument and the Natural Bridge emphasize the unique geological and archaeological character of the Mogollon Rim country. The map captures the infrastructure of early Arizona ranching and travel, marking seasonal resources like Battlesnake Tank and Pine Spring. Remote outposts including Strawberry, Pine, and Payson are already established along the winding trails that navigate the complex canyons of the Mazatzal Mountains and the steep descent of the Deadmans Canyon.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1892
Date Published1922
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:250,000
Physical Dimensions16.4 x 19.6 inches

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